Is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" use?

Just 5 chords: A, B, D, E, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Rolling Stones songs work for kids?

Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

It's Only Rock 'N' Roll

· by The Rolling Stones

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Lyrics

If I could stick my pen in my heart, I would spill it all o ver the stage.

Would it sat is fy ya, would it slide on by ya, would you think the boy is strange?

Ain’t he (A)strange?

If I could win ya, if I could sing ya a love ings song so on di vine,

would it be e nough for your cheat ing heart ya, if I broke the down and cried?

If I (A)cried?

I said (A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it.

(A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it, (D)like it, (A)yes, I (E)do.

Oh, well, I (A)like it,

I (E)like it,

I (A)like it.

I said (D)can’t you (A)see that (D)this old (A)boy has been a (E)lone ly.

If I could stick a knife in my heart, I would su i cide right on the stage,

would it be e nough for your teen age lust, by ya, would it help to ease the pain?

Ease your (A)brain?

If I could dig down deep in my heart ya a feel ings would flood on the page.

Would it sat is fy ya, would it slide on ya, would ya think the boy’s in sane?

He’s in (A)sane.

I said (A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it.

(A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it, (D)like it, (A)yes, I (E)do.

Oh, well, I (A)like it,

I (E)like it,

I (A)like it.

I said (D)can’t you (A)see that (D)this old (A)boy has been a (E)lone ly.

If (E)lone ly.

And do ya think that you’re the on ly girl a round?

I bet you think that you’re the on ly wom an in town.

I said (A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it.

(A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it.

(A)I know it’s on ly rock ’n roll but I (E)like it, (D)like it, (A)yes, I (E)do.

Oh, well, I (A)like it,

I (E)like it.

I (A)like it,

I (E)like it.

I (E)like

It's Only Rock 'N' Roll by The Rolling Stones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's Only Rock 'N' Roll” by The Rolling Stones in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 144 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" use?: Just 5 chords: A, B, D, E, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Rolling Stones songs work for kids?: Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.